Rebuild But Don't Know what to do?
 

I am looking forward to rebuilding my 98 GSX but I don't really know what to do to the motor to make it quick? I was thinking about a 2.3 stroker kit, but I dont know kinda of parts I would need to build it. If you guys got any suggestions for me let me know.

Thanks

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What modifications do you currently have?

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What's the budget in terms of time, money and patience?

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Why are you rebuilding it? The stock motor will take all kinds of power.

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Only modifications my friend dsm_98 has is a 1g BOV, Injen Intake, custom 2.5 cat back exhaust, air/fuel & boost gauge. As for why he's rebuilding it I have no clue, I think it's because he couldn't beat a 99 civic SI with headers, intake, exhaust :P. Haha just kidding man, don't take it to seriously.

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Don't rebuild unless it's knocking like a jackhammer.

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Why not get rid of the t-2 small first?
Then more supporting mods. Only reason to rebuild a 7 bolt are crankwalk, crankwalk, and over 400whp...oh and crankwalk.

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Ok I guess rebuilding it wont be a big problem, but wanted to rebuild it because its got over 100k on the motor and its probably a good idea. If you guys got any advice let me know.

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What does milage have to do with needing a rebuild? It the compression is solid, a leakdown test does not surface any severe issues, and your car "runs" well, why start messing with things until something actually happens which requires major engine work?

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That's a SIN!

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Don't make me hit u with a sin!
on topic:
2.4 is a better option compared to the 2.3.

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What you really need to do is look at what kind of power you want to create/ end with and then you can figure out what you need or want to do.

Erik

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Could you further expand upon this?

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I don't like using hammers and such to 'clearance' oil pans for cranks :).

Honestly.

The 2.3 use to be a huge issue, now pistons are shelf stock, granted 2.0 pistons are easier to find, and 2.4 pistons are easy, but the 2.3 pistons are becoming more of a commonly stocked item by the major manafacture.

Rod ratio is the same as a 2.4 obviously, I just don't like the idea of grinding main caps, denting oil pans, and grinding block material.
Other than that, it is a cheaper option versus a true 2.4 4g64, but 4g64's are becoming more of a rariety.
I dunno, imho its 'better' to go with a block and crank made for each other (from the factory).
a year ago: 2.3's sucked the big one
now: easier to work with, fairly good option.
So I guess, they are even, with the cheapness option going to the 4g63 based 2.3 or '2.4' (pending overbore).

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I have found the 2.4's to be cheaper. Most people doing a 2.3 end up having to buy a new crank which is more expensive than a used 2.4l. Having the wrist pins lower in the piston is also a bonus of the 2.4. And like Josh mentioned, no grinding of the block on a 2.4.

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Hmmm... just now I realized how inexpensive it would be for me to build my own 2.4L... muahahaha the ideas are churning.

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yes kevin me too :)

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Good point, that new crank thing can really throw the price comparison out of whack!

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Some of the 2.4 kits use a longer rod.

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I'd say run 'er 'til she blows. Well, thats what everyone told me when I said I had bad compression.